What was found in Asbury's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 881.5 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 590 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 145.03 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 69 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 9.17 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.24 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.575 pCi/L 92% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.58 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.93 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.61 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.2 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 5,943 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Asbury
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ASBURY MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM | 5,943 |
Frequently asked questions about Asbury tap water
Is Asbury tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Asbury. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Asbury?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Asbury, Iowa to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Asbury's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Asbury include Nitrate, Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Lithium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.